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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 35.19 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 35.19 and 21.83 is: 30.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 35.19 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/35.19 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 35.19 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.07/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.12

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